** Indicates rolling admission application process. Applicants will be immediately notified of acceptance into this program and be able to complete post-decision materials prior to the term's application deadline.

Program Overview

This course provides an understanding of the economic issues regarding immigration – a topic which represents the intersection of labor economics and international economics. Students will apply the tools of economic theory to understand the individual choice to migrate, the factors that affect economic performance of migrants, the aggregate consequences of migration on the labor market, as well as an overview of various governments’ immigration policies. Participants in this program will build tools, terminology, and problem-solving skills needed to assess the effect of immigration specifically in Australia.

During the travel experience, students will attend lectures, and visit with corporations, government organizations, and NGOs involved in immigration. All field activities provide opportunities for students to apply in-class concepts to real-world, practical examples. Group travel will begin in Sydney and we will visit many organizations in Sydney as well as travel to Blue Mountains National Park.

Sample Itinerary:

Friday

Depart US

Saturday

Travel Day

Sunday

City Tour of Sydney: walking tour of the Rocks and Harbour area.
Evening: Welcome Dinner

Monday

AM: Lectures at University of Sydney
PM: Tour of ANZ Stadium at Sydney Olympic Park

Location

Sydney is one of the largest cities in Australia with a population of 4.8 million people. The city is known for its natural harbor and its connections to international financial markets and multinational companies. Tourists love the city and come to visit the Sydney Opera House and the Blue Mountains.

Who Can Participate?

Business majors and minors.
Prerequisites: ECON 1001 or ECON 1002, INTB 3080, and MKTG 2080. For BA Economics students, the prerequisites are ECON2020 and ECON2030.

Student Spotlight: Courtney Koester

"Sydney, Australia is a beautiful little corner of the world that looks and feels a lot like the United States, only with an opposite time zone and seasons. Australia is a relatively modern country as a whole, so Sydney is a very clean and vibrant city! It has everything from the urban environment, the Sydney Harbor, beaches, mountains, forests, and of course warm weather." Read more about Courtney's experience here.

Academic Program and Course Information

Tuition and fees are assessed based on total enrolled hours for a term. This includes the hours associated with the study abroad class. Students who enroll for more than 18 hours for the term will be assessed additional per credit hour fees over and above the flat fees associated with being enrolled full-time (for most students full-time is 12-18 hours).

Co-op students selected to participate in this program are required to enroll in the course during the designated term, regardless of when the student may be on co-op. If the course is during a term when the student is on co-op, tuition and fees will be charged per a student’s residency status and college, based on the part-time per credit hour rate.

Living Arrangements

Getting There

Group flight round trip from Cincinnati to Sydney. Students may opt out of the group flight and purchase their own airline ticket. Students should not purchase a plane ticket until they have committed to the program, enrolled in the appropriate course, and received instructions from the International Programs Office.

Program Costs

View a cost breakdown for the Australia program here. All students will receive scholarships from UC International and Lindner College of Business.

Note that both the program charges and the UC International scholarship will be posted separately on a student’s OneStop bill for the Fall 2019 Semester. Program charges are posted shortly after students commit to the program through the online application process and enroll in INTB5022. Scholarships are posted after all students register for the course connected to the study abroad experience.

This program has been awarded a UC International Scholarship (matriculated, UC degree-seeking students only). UC International requires a minimum 2.0 GPA to receive this funding.

Passports and Visas

A valid passport is essential to your international travel and study abroad. If you are planning to travel abroad, its best to apply for a passport now as processing times may vary. Please see the State Department's passport page for more information.

All students will need an Australia ETA visa to travel to Australia. Lindner International Programs will assist students in obtaining the visa online prior to travel.

UC International is happy to guide UC faculty, staff and students to possible resources about visas for study abroad. Although, applying for the necessary visa for travel is the responsibility of the individual UC traveler. Entry requirements change frequently and we advise you to pay close attention to consular updates. It is your responsibility to knowing and addressing the requirements for your host study abroad destination.

Applying for a visa can be a complicated process. Some UC travelers choose to third party to assist with this process, for example Travisa or A Briggs (mention UC for a possible discount).

All UC students participating in a University of Cincinnati sanctioned or funded international travel program are required to purchase and maintain insurance while abroad. UC International partners with CISI to provide insurance for UC students.